JP5622679B2 - Karaoke equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a karaoke apparatus used in a karaoke box or the like, and more particularly to an improvement for raising the atmosphere of a place between songs for which performance songs are not output.

  2. Description of the Related Art A karaoke apparatus is known that outputs a performance song selected from a large number of performance songs and displays a lyric text image of the performance song on a video display device. According to such a karaoke apparatus, music information of a karaoke performance song selected (selected) by a remote control device or the like from a large number of karaoke performance songs stored in advance in a storage device is output, and lyrics information of the karaoke performance music is output. By displaying the included video on the screen in synchronization with the output, it is possible to enjoy the karaoke performance of the desired song.

  By the way, when a plurality of performance songs are continuously output by the karaoke device, usually, from the end of the output of the performance music related to the previous performance to the start of the output of the performance music related to the next performance. However, there is a possibility that the performance of the performance music is not output by the karaoke apparatus, and there is a possibility that the atmosphere of the place is interrupted between the music. For this reason, the technique for suppressing the fall of the atmosphere of the place between music is proposed. For example, it is a karaoke apparatus described in Patent Document 1. According to this technology, it is said that a drop in the atmosphere of a place between songs can be suppressed by outputting a pre-selected sound effect at the start and end of performance of a performance song by a karaoke device.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-260689

  However, the conventional technique is merely a simple technique of outputting a sound effect selected by the user at the start and end of the performance of the performance music by the karaoke device. Depending on the sense, the atmosphere of the venue could not be suppressed, but the atmosphere of the venue could be destroyed. In particular, when the impression of the performance song related to the previous performance is greatly different from the impression of the performance song to be played next, the feeling of the singer of the next performance song without interrupting the atmosphere of the place However, it has been difficult to realize such an effect by the conventional technique. That is, at present, a karaoke apparatus that enhances the atmosphere of a place between songs for which performance songs are not output has not been developed yet.

  The present invention has been made against the background of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a karaoke apparatus that enlivens the atmosphere of a place between songs in which performance music is not output.

In order to achieve such an object, the gist of the present invention is to output a performance song selected from a large number of performance songs and display a lyric character image of the performance song on a video display device. A background image displayed on the video display device when the karaoke device outputs the performance tune connected to a database storing information related to the karaoke performance by the karaoke device for each user of the karaoke device. The background video allocation information to be determined is predetermined based on the genre to which each performance song belongs, and between the songs for which the performance song is not output by the karaoke device, from a plurality of predetermined sound effects , then on the basis of the background image allocation information associated with a musical performance to be outputted, the sound effect output system which outputs one of the sound effect It is characterized in that to perform.

If it does in this way, it connects to the database which memorize | stores the information regarding the karaoke performance by the karaoke apparatus for every user of the karaoke apparatus, and the background image | video displayed on the said video display apparatus at the time of the output of the said performance music by the said karaoke apparatus Is determined based on the genre to which each performance song belongs, and a plurality of predetermined sound effects are set between the songs for which performance songs are not output by the karaoke device. from then on the basis of the background image allocation information associated with the tune that is output, since it is intended to perform one of the sound effect output control for outputting a sound effect, well it reflects the impression of music piece By determining the sound effect output between songs based on the background video assignment information, the next performance is performed without interrupting the atmosphere of the place. It is possible to liven up the feelings of the singer. In other words, it is possible to provide a karaoke apparatus that excites the atmosphere of a place between songs for which performance music is not output.

Here, preferably, is performed the sound effect output control based on the information stored in the database for a singing mainly is the user of the music piece to be output to the next. In this way, the singer of the performance song to be output next can output sound effects determined based on the information related to the performance song performed by the karaoke apparatus in the past, between the songs, The atmosphere can be raised more suitably.

  Further, preferably, the next performance music to be output next stored by the user in the karaoke apparatus is stored in the database with respect to the user who is the singing subject of the performance music to be output next. The sound effect output control is performed based on the number of music selections. In this way, the atmosphere of the place can be further enhanced by selectively outputting a plurality of sound effects between the songs based on, for example, the number of times of selection of the performance music to be output next.

  Preferably, the sound effect output control is performed on the basis of the total number of music selections of the performance music to be output next by a plurality of users stored in the database. In this way, the atmosphere of the place can be further enhanced by selectively outputting a plurality of sound effects between the songs based on, for example, the total number of music selections of the performance music to be output next.

  Preferably, the karaoke device performs performance evaluation of the performance song based on voice information input from the voice input device in parallel with the output of the performance song, and is output next. The sound effect output control is performed on the basis of a performance evaluation result of the next performance music that is stored in the database with respect to the user who is the singing subject of the performance music and the user has performed in the past in the karaoke apparatus. Is what you do. In this way, the atmosphere of the place can be further enhanced by selectively outputting a plurality of sound effects between the songs based on, for example, the performance evaluation result of the next performance song to be output.

Preferably, a first sound effect is output between the performance music and the next performance music output based on information about a user who is the singing subject of the performance music, and the next The second sound effect is output based on information relating to the user who is the singing subject of the performance song that is output.

It is the schematic explaining the karaoke system to which the karaoke apparatus of this invention is applied suitably. It is a block diagram which illustrates the composition of the karaoke device which is one example of the present invention. It is a block diagram explaining the structure of the server apparatus with which the karaoke system of FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a functional block diagram explaining the principal part of the control function with which CPU was provided in the karaoke apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of background image | video allocation information and sound effect ID used for selection of the sound effect by the karaoke apparatus of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the selection frequency of the performance music output next used for selection of the sound effect with the karaoke apparatus of FIG. 2, and sound effect ID. It is a figure which shows an example of the corresponding | compatible relationship between the total number of times of music selection of the performance music output next used for selection of the sound effect by the karaoke apparatus of FIG. 2, and sound effect ID. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of the performance evaluation result and the sound effect ID which are used for selection of the sound effect by the karaoke apparatus of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of login / logout control by CPU of the karaoke apparatus of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the principal part of karaoke performance control by CPU of the karaoke apparatus of FIG.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a karaoke system 10 to which the karaoke apparatus of the present invention is preferably applied. As shown in FIG. 1, in the karaoke system 10, a plurality of private rooms 14 a, 14 b, 14 c,... In a store 12 such as a karaoke box, a snack, an inn, etc. Karaoke devices 16a, 16b, 16c, which are one embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to simply as karaoke devices unless otherwise specified). 16). The plurality of karaoke devices 16 are connected to a communication line 18 such as a public telephone line via a router 28, and are connected to a server device (center device) 20 of a karaoke service providing company connected to the communication line 18. Information can be communicated between each other via the communication line 18. The server device 20 is a server that performs basic control of storage and input / output management of digital contents (Digital Contents) such as karaoke information (music data), background video information, and information between songs. The content is regularly distributed to the karaoke device 16 via the karaoke device 16 and a predetermined function control program is transmitted in response to a request from the karaoke device 16. That is, the karaoke system 10 according to the present embodiment is a communication karaoke system including a karaoke device 16 that transmits and receives information to and from the server device 20 and other devices via the communication line 18.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the karaoke system 10 includes a plurality of electronic quick sample devices 22a, 22b, 22c,... (Hereinafter simply referred to as an electronic quick sample device 22 unless otherwise distinguished). When the karaoke device 16 is used, one or several electronic quick sample devices 22 are lent to each user (group), and the karaoke device 16 is remotely operated in each private room 14 as will be described later. It has come to be used as a device. A LAN 24 for connecting the plurality of karaoke apparatuses 16 to each other is laid in the store 12, and an input to the karaoke apparatus 16 from the electronic quick sample apparatus 22 is made via a predetermined access point 26 and the LAN 24. This is performed by LAN communication or the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the karaoke apparatus 16. As shown in FIG. 2, the karaoke device 16 includes a video display device 30 such as a CRT (Cathode-ray Tube) or TFT (Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal), and a video output control such as a video board (graphics board). Unit 32, video information decoder 34, video mixer 36, synthesizer 38 as a sound source, microphone 40 as an audio input device, and A / D for converting audio input from the microphone 40 into a digital signal Converter 41, amplifier mixer 42, speaker 44, operation panel 46, input / output interface 48 that processes input signals from the operation panel 46, CPU 50 that is a central processing unit, and ROM 52 that is a read-only memory A RAM 54 that is a read / write memory as needed, and a hard disk 56 that is a storage device. , A modem 58, a LAN port 60, and a remote control receiver 62 for receiving a remote control signal from the input device such as the electronic Hayami the device 22 or the remote control device 64 is configured to include.

  The video output control unit 32 functions as a character video output device that outputs a character video (telop) such as a lyric character video generated by the CPU 50, and also displays for controlling various video displays by the video display device 30. It is a control device. The video information decoder 34 is a background video playback device that plays back (decodes) a predetermined background video based on background video information stored in the hard disk 56 when a user sings while referring to lyrics. . The background video information is, for example, MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) format data, and the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 34 based on the MPEG data is sent to the video mixer 36. The video mixer 36 synthesizes the character video generated by the CPU 50 and output from the video output control unit 32 with the background video reproduced by the video information decoder 34 to the video display device 30. This is a video composition device to be displayed.

  The synthesizer 38 is a sound source that generates a music signal such as a musical instrument performance signal based on performance information of a karaoke performance song read from the hard disk 56 and sent. The performance information is, for example, data in MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) format, and the music signal generated by the synthesizer 38 based on the MIDI data is converted into an analog signal and sent to the amplifier mixer 42. The amplifier mixer 42 mixes the transmitted music signal and the singing voice of the user (player) input through the microphone 40, and those signals are electrically amplified and output from the speaker 44. The The A / D converter 41 converts voice information as an analog signal input from the microphone 40 as a voice input device into a digital signal and supplies the digital signal to the CPU 50 and the like.

  The operation panel 46 allows the user of the karaoke apparatus 16 to select a karaoke performance song that the user wants to sing, adjust the pitch of the performance song, adjust the volume balance between the performance and the song, and perform echo and volume. , An input device provided with operation buttons (switches) or knobs for performing various adjustments such as tone. Further, the karaoke device 16 is provided with a remote control device 64 that functions as an input device for remotely executing a part of the function of the operation panel 46, and the remote control receiving unit 62 is connected to the remote control device 64 from the remote control device 64. A remote control signal to be transmitted is received and supplied to the CPU 50. In addition, the association (sticking) processing between the karaoke device 16 and the electronic quick sample device 22 is also performed via the remote control receiving unit 62, and thus the electronic quick sample device associated with the karaoke device 16. 22 also functions as an input device. In this embodiment, an input device such as the remote control device 64 provided in the karaoke device 16 or the electronic quick sample device 22 subjected to the association processing also constitutes a part of the karaoke device 16. The following will be described.

  The CPU 50 is a so-called microcomputer that processes and controls electronic information based on a predetermined program stored in advance in the ROM 52 using the temporary storage function of the RAM 54, and the electronic quick sample device 22 and the remote control device 64. When a predetermined karaoke performance song is selected by the above, etc., the selected karaoke performance song is registered in the reserved song table 88 (see FIG. 4) provided in the RAM 54, or the performance order of the reserved song table 88 is set. The performance information and lyrics information etc. of the selected karaoke performance music are read from the hard disk 56 to the RAM 54 according to the above, or the performance information is transmitted from the RAM 54 to the synthesizer 38 as the performance of the karaoke performance music progresses. The lyric character image is generated based on the lyric information and the image output control unit 32 When a song is selected, a song title character video is generated and sent to the video output control unit 32, the video information decoder 34 is controlled to reproduce a predetermined background video, or while a karaoke performance is not performed, that is, a song In addition to basic control such as information output control between the server device 20 via the communication line 18 and output of information between songs such as new music information, music selection ranking, store advertisement, etc. Various controls such as the inter-sound effect output control of this embodiment are executed.

  The modem 58 is a device for connecting the karaoke device 16 to a communication line 18 such as a public telephone line, converts a digital signal output from the CPU 50 into an analog signal and sends it to the communication line 18. The analog signal transmitted via the communication line 18 is converted into a digital signal and supplied to the CPU 50. In addition, the aspect by which any karaoke apparatus 16 is equipped with the function of the said router 28 among the several karaoke apparatuses 16 with which the said store 12 was equipped, and is connected to the said communication line 18 as a master commander is also considered, In that case, The modem 58 is required for the karaoke device 16 that functions as the master commander, but is not necessarily provided for other karaoke devices 16 that communicate information with the server device 20 via the master commander. Not necessary.

  The LAN port 60 is a connector for connecting the karaoke device 16 to other devices such as the other karaoke device 16 and the electronic quick sample device 22 via the LAN 24, and the karaoke device 16 is used as such. By being connected via the LAN 24, information can be transmitted / received to / from other devices such as the other karaoke apparatus 16 and the electronic quick sample apparatus 22. For example, the music selection input from the electronic quick sample device 22 received through the access point 26 is received and stored in a reserved music table provided in the RAM 54, or the karaoke device 16 through the access point 26. Thus, mutual exchange of information between the karaoke device 16 and the electronic quick sample device 22 is performed via radio waves, such as transmitting predetermined information to the electronic quick sample device 22.

  The hard disk 56 stores a music database 66 for storing a large number of music data (karaoke data) for outputting karaoke performance music, and a plurality of sound effect data (used for inter-sound effect sound output control of this embodiment to be described later) ( Various databases including a sound effect database 68 (see FIG. 4) for storing sound effects are provided. For example, the karaoke device 16a, which is a predetermined karaoke device 16 among a plurality of karaoke devices 16 provided in a store such as a karaoke box, is connected to the communication line 18 via the modem 58, and New music data, sound effect data, etc. are sent from the server device 20 to the communication line 18 so that new music can always be played by the karaoke device 16 or new sound effects can always be output. And stored in the music database 66, the sound effect database 68, etc. of the hard disk 56. In addition, communication is performed via the LAN 24 between the karaoke device 16 a that has acquired information from the server device 20 and the other karaoke devices 16, and is stored in the hard disk 56 of each karaoke device 16. And the contents of the music database 66 and the sound effect database 68 are equivalent.

  The music database 66 stores a large number (for example, tens of thousands of songs) of music data (karaoke data) corresponding to performance music that can be output by the karaoke device 16. The music data includes performance information for generating a performance sound of a predetermined instrument by the synthesizer 38, lyrics information for generating a lyrics character image (lyric telop), and lyrics generated based on the lyrics information. It includes lyrics color change information for sequentially changing the color of the character image in accordance with the progress of the performance, and is identified by a music selection number unique to each performance song as the content ID. In addition, each piece of musical performance stored in the music database 66 is stored in association with various information such as background video allocation information described later.

  The sound effect database 68 stores a plurality of types (for example, several tens of types) of sound effect data respectively corresponding to the sound effects that can be output by the karaoke apparatus 16. This sound effect data is, for example, an AVI (Audio-Video Interleaved) format file, a WAVE sound file, etc., each of which is a predetermined instrument such as a tambourine or a cymbal, a person's voice, applause or clapping, an animal cry, etc. A sound file (sound data) for outputting a sound effect (sound effect), which is identified by an identification number (sound effect ID) unique to each sound effect that is a content ID. The sound effect data stored in the sound effect database 68 is data common to sound effects that are output in response to an input operation of the electronic quick sample device 22 or the like as an input device during a karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16. May be used, but may be provided separately for inter-sound effect output control described later. The sound effect database 68 is preferably provided in the hard disk 56, but may be provided in the RAM 54.

  In addition, a reserved song table 88 (see FIG. 4) is formed in the RAM 54 or the like of the karaoke device 16 with respect to the music selection input operation of the electronic quick sample device 22 or the like which is an input device. The reserved music table 88 is selected in accordance with the music selection input operation by the electronic quick sample device 22 or the like, and the performance music that has been selected and input is set as the reserved music in the input order (so that the performance music that has been input first is higher). Remember. Preferably, information for identifying a user who is the main music selection subject of the reserved music is stored corresponding to each reserved music (performance music). For example, the electronic quick sample device 22 is configured to be able to perform the music selection input operation by switching the user who is the operation subject (input subject). The music selection number of the performance music related to the music selection input from the electronic quick sample device 22 is associated with the user ID of the user who is the main music selection (see the social network service described later) and stored in the reserved music table 88 as a reserved music. It has come to be.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the server device 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the server device 20 uses a CPU 70 which is a central processing unit, a program stored in advance in a ROM 72 which is a read-only memory while using a temporary storage function of a RAM 74 which is a read / write memory as needed. A so-called Neumann computer that performs signal processing according to the above, and in addition to basic control including content distribution control such as music data in response to a distribution request from the karaoke device 16, the user of the karaoke system 10 is Various controls related to the karaoke system 10 of this embodiment, such as control for managing and operating a target social network service, are performed. This social network service refers to, for example, a member-based community-type website that provides services such as information browsing only between members who are registered in advance. In the following description, the social network service is abbreviated as SNS.

  The server device 20 connects the video display device 76 such as CRT and TFT controlled by the video board 78, the input device 80 such as a keyboard connected via the interface 82, and the CPU 70 to the communication line 18. And a modem 84, which is a device for this purpose. The server device 20 is connected to the communication line 18 via the modem 84, so that information can be transmitted to and received from the plurality of karaoke devices 16 connected to the communication line 18. ing. The server device 20 is provided with various databases such as an SNS database 86 for storing information related to the SNS in addition to a music database (not shown) that stores a large number of the karaoke data to be distributed to the karaoke device 16. ing.

  The SNS database 86 is a storage device that stores information related to karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 for each user who uses the karaoke system 10 in association with a user ID that is identification information of the user. is there. In this SNS database 86, as information on the karaoke performance using the karaoke device 16 of each user, for example, the store 12 corresponding to the karaoke device 16 used by the user in the past (the karaoke device 16 is installed). The store visit history, which is information related to the store 12), and the performance music that the user has registered as the eighteenth music in the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16 (the performance music set so that the music selection input can be performed by a simple operation) Information, information related to a performance song as a music selection history (history of performance songs selected in the past by the karaoke device 16) that the user has selected in the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16; Performance evaluation results of past performances of karaoke performances Distribution, and user information related other users registered as friends are stored in association with the user ID of the user for each user. Further, the information related to the evaluation result of the performance evaluation is preferably stored in association with the music selection number of the performance song related to the performance to be evaluated (the performance song output at the time of performance evaluation).

  Preferably, in the SNS database 86, for each user, the user's name (nickname), date of birth, actual age, sex, email address, region, blood type, constellation, password are stored. Questions and answers for forgotten times, passwords used for login authentication to the SNS, and attribute information such as the user's song age are stored in association with the user ID of the user. The song age is virtual age information indicating how much age (how many years) the user's preference of the music piece corresponds to, and the target user uses the karaoke device 16 It is a value determined based on a performance song that has been selected (played) in the past. Preferably, a performance song previously selected (played) by the target user is used as a reference for calculation, and the user's karaoke performance It is a value derived from the viewpoint of how much age the tendency corresponds to. For example, the average of the actual ages of the users who have selected the target musical composition in the past is calculated as the average music selector's age of the musical composition, and the past stored in the SNS database 86 corresponding to each user. The average of the song selector average ages of the selected music pieces is calculated as the song age. That is, when the user who selects the predetermined performance music α is A (actual age 30 years), B (actual age 26 years), C (actual age 18 years), and D (actual age 20 years), The music player's average age of the performance song α is 23.5 years, which is the average of the actual ages of the users A, B, C, and D. In addition, when the user who selects the predetermined performance song β is E (actual age 33 years), F (actual age 41 years), G (actual age 33 years), and H (actual age 27 years), The average song selector age of the performance song β is 33.5 years, which is the average of the actual ages of the users E, F, G, and H. When the music selection history of the user I stored in the SNS database 86 is the performance music α and the performance music β, the song age of the user I is the average of the music selectors of the performance music α and the performance music β. The average age is 28.5 years.

  Preferably, the song data (data stored in the song database 66) corresponding to a performance song that can be played by the karaoke apparatus 16 includes the song age (virtual song virtual) corresponding to each performance song as attribute information. The singing age of the user is set so that, for example, the user can use the karaoke device 16 (not limited to the karaoke device 16 in a predetermined store, but in the karaoke system 10). It is an average value of song ages stored in association with all the performance songs selected in the past in any one of the plurality of karaoke apparatuses 16. Further, the song age stored in association with each piece of music data is the karaoke device 16 (not limited to the karaoke device 16 in a predetermined store, and any one of a plurality of karaoke devices 16 that can be used in the karaoke system 10). ) Is calculated based on the singing age or actual age of the user who selected the performance song in the past. For example, the performance song is associated with all users who have selected the performance song in the past in the karaoke device 16. It is the average value of the song age or the actual age stored and stored. The singing ages of such users and performance songs are comprehensively managed by the server device 20, and the singing ages of the respective users and performance songs are updated every time the karaoke device 16 performs a karaoke performance. Therefore, when a song that is often sung by the younger generation is selected, the song age of the user who is the song selection subject is younger, while when a song that is often sung by the older generation is selected, The song age gets higher.

  The CPU 70 of the server device 20 performs information registration control regarding the SNS in the karaoke system 10. Specifically, a new user (user) is registered in the SNS database 86 or stored in the SNS database 86 in response to an input operation by the electronic quick sample apparatus 22 as an input device of the karaoke 16. The registered contents are changed (updated), a plurality of users stored in the SNS database 86 are registered in association with each other, and the evaluation result by the karaoke device 16 is stored for each user. In addition, the management management of the SNS in the karaoke system 10 is performed, such as updating the song age corresponding to the user and the performance music described above.

  FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram illustrating the main part of the control function provided in the CPU 50 of the karaoke apparatus 16. 4 may be provided in the CPU or the like of the electronic quick sample apparatus 22. The login authentication control means 90 shown in FIG. 4 performs login authentication of the user to the karaoke apparatus 16 (karaoke system 10) according to a predetermined input operation. For example, login authentication of a user is performed according to information such as identification information (user ID) and a password input from a touch panel display of the electronic quick sample apparatus 22, and the identification is performed when the authentication is normally performed. With the information, the user is allowed to log in to the karaoke device 16 (service by the karaoke system 10). For example, such login authentication is performed by making an inquiry to the server device 20 based on information input by the electronic sample device 22. That is, whether the password stored in the SNS database 86 of the server device 20 associated with the user ID matches the user ID and login password input by the electronic quick sample device 22 or not. If they match, normal authentication is performed. If they do not match, an error is determined. In addition, regarding this login authentication, substantial control (determination) may be performed on the server device 20 side. In addition, when normal authentication is performed by the login authentication control unit 90, various information stored in the SNS database 86 in association with the user permitted to log in, for example, the name (nickname) of the user, Information such as the eighteenth tune, the music selection history, and the performance evaluation result is downloaded from the server device 20 via the communication line 18 and stored in the karaoke device 16 so as to be displayed on the electronic quick sample device 22 or the like.

  The performance control unit 92 performs karaoke performance control for causing the karaoke device 16 to output performance music corresponding to music data selected from the multiple music data stored in the music database 66. Specifically, the music corresponding to the music selection number of the performance music stored in the highest order of the reserved music table 88 in the input order (performance order) in the reserved music table 88 stored in the RAM 54 or the like. Data is read from the music database 66, and the output of performance music is controlled based on performance information included in the music data. That is, on the basis of MIDI data as performance information, the synthesizer 38 outputs musical instrument performance sounds (music information) corresponding to tracks or channels as musical score information in the MIDI data, and the amplifier mixer 42 is used to output the performance data. Output from the speaker 44. Moreover, the output of the lyric character video concerning the performance music is controlled based on the lyric information included in the music data. That is, a lyric character image is generated based on the lyric information, and the lyric character image is displayed on the image display device 30 via the image output control unit 32. Further, as the karaoke performance progresses, the lyric character video is switched and displayed, and the lyric character video is sequentially color-changed and displayed based on the lyric color change information.

  The performance evaluation control means 94 performs performance evaluation (singing evaluation) of the performance music based on the voice information inputted from the microphone 40 which is a voice input device in parallel with the output of the performance music by the performance control means 92. . That is, at the time of outputting a performance song by the karaoke device 16, at least one of pitch, volume, and tempo corresponding to the voice input from the microphone 40 in parallel with the output of the performance song by the synthesizer 38. The evaluation is performed based on the evaluation criteria. Specifically, when outputting a predetermined performance song, the pitch (pitch) and tempo of the performance song output via the synthesizer 38 and the microphone 40 are input via the A / D converter 41. Singing evaluation (performance evaluation) of such performance music is performed by comparing the pitch and tempo of the supplied audio information. As a mode of this singing evaluation, for example, it may be a numerical scoring such as how many points out of 100, or a simple one such as determining which of 20 grades is applicable It may be. In addition, such singing evaluation control may be performed at the end of the performance of the evaluations performed several times for each division in parallel with the performance, or the input voice information is recorded in the RAM 54 or the like. Alternatively, it may be evaluated at the end of the performance based on the performance information of the target musical piece and a correction value to be described later. The evaluation result by the performance evaluation control means 94 is uploaded to the server device 20 via the communication line 18 and is played by the user who is the main performer (the user associated as the main subject of music selection in the reserved music table 88). It is associated with the user ID and stored in the SNS database 86.

  The inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 is a performance music to be output next from a plurality of sound effects stored in the sound effect database 68 between musics for which performance music is not output by the karaoke device 16. On the basis of the information stored in the SNS database 86 regarding the user who is the singing subject, sound effect output control is performed to output any sound effect. That is, the user who performs the next performance after the performance control unit 92 outputs the performance music related to the previous performance until the output of the performance music related to the next performance starts. A sound effect determined based on information stored in the SNS database 86 is reproduced and output from the speaker 44. Here, the performance music to be output next is basically the performance music (reservation music) stored at the top in the reserved music table 88. For example, the electronic music sample device 22 or the like interrupts the performance music. When music selection is performed, it may be considered that the music corresponds to a performance music related to the interrupt music selection. The user who is the singing subject of the performance song to be output next is a user corresponding to the user ID stored in association with the song selection subject of the performance song in the reserved song table 88. The user may be specified by inputting the user ID of a singer who performs next between songs by the karaoke device 16. Further, as the sound effect output mode, the sound effect to be output may be continuously output between the music pieces (loop output), or may be output once or through a predetermined rule. The number of times output may be performed.

  The inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 preferably performs the sound effect output control based on the background video assignment information associated with the performance music to be output next. The background video assignment information is information for determining a background video displayed on the video display device 30 when the karaoke device 16 outputs the performance song. In a background video database (not shown) provided in the hard disk 56 or the like, a background video of the karaoke performance video displayed on the video display device 30 when the karaoke performance is performed by the karaoke device 16 (displayed on the back side of the lyrics character video). A plurality of (for example, about 1000) background video data used for displaying (video) is stored, and background video data corresponding to background video allocation information associated with the performance music at the time of output of each performance music is stored. It is read from the background video database and output (reproduced) as the background video of the performance music. In other words, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 preferably has a reserved music (music selection number) stored at the top of the reserved music table 88 when the performance control by the performance control means 92 is completed. ) Corresponding to the sound effect data selected from the plurality of sound effect data stored in the sound effect database 68 based on the background image assignment information. Output sound.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a correspondence relationship between background video assignment information (background video assignment number) and sound effect ID, which is used for selection of sound effects by the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96. In the relationship shown in FIG. 5, one sound effect ID is defined corresponding to each background video assignment number, and a predetermined video is assigned based on the background video assignment number associated with the performance music to be output next. Sound effects can be selected. Here, the background video determined by the background video allocation information is predetermined based on the genre to which each performance song belongs and the keywords included in the lyrics information of the performance song, based on the atmosphere of each performance song. is there. Therefore, by selecting a sound effect based on the background video assignment information associated with each performance song, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 causes the sound effect reflecting the atmosphere of the next performance song to be output. Can be output between songs.

  In addition, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 is preferably stored in the SNS database 86 regarding the user who is the singing subject of the next performance music to be output, and the performance music to be output next. The sound effect output control is performed based on the information relating to the above. That is, when the performance control by the performance control means 92 is completed, the information stored in the SNS database 86 corresponding to the user who is the music selection subject of the reserved music stored at the top of the reserved music table 88. In addition, based on the information related to the reserved music, that is, the performance music to be output next, the selection of the sound effect related to the sound effect output control, the change of the output mode, and the like are performed. For example, as will be described in detail below, the number of music selections and the total number of music selections of the performance music to be output next stored in the SNS database 86 regarding the user who is the singing subject of the performance music to be output next. Such control is performed according to the performance evaluation result, the presence or absence of the eighteenth registration, and the like.

  The inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 is preferably stored in the SNS database 86 regarding the user who is the singing subject of the performance music to be output next. On the basis of the number of music selections of the next performance music that has been selected, the selection of the sound effect or the change of the output mode relating to the sound effect output control is performed. FIG. 6 shows the correspondence between the number of times of selection of the target song (the performance song to be output next) and the sound effect ID (additional sound effect identification information) used for controlling the sound effect by the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96. It is a figure which shows an example of a relationship. As shown in FIG. 6, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 is preferably used in the SNS database 86 for the user who is the singing subject of the performance music to be output next. An additional sound effect to be added to the sound effect output between the music pieces is selected based on the number of times of selection of the next performance music piece that has been selected in the past by the karaoke apparatus 16.

  For example, in the relationship shown in FIG. 6, when the number of times of selection of the target song, that is, the performance song to be output next is “0-9”, there is no additional sound effect, and the number of times of music selection is “10-49”. Is an additional sound effect with the sound effect ID “A01” corresponding to the sound effect of “Whistle”, and when the number of music selections is “50 to 99”, the sound effect ID “ If the additional sound effect of “A02” and the number of music selections are “100-”, the additional sound effect of sound effect ID “A03” corresponding to the “waiting” call (sound effect) is selected. It is stipulated in. The inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 is preferably based on, for example, the sound effect selected based on the background video allocation information from the relationship shown in FIG. Sound effect output control is performed to output a sound effect obtained by synthesizing the selected additional sound effect between music pieces for which the karaoke apparatus 16 does not output the performance music piece. That is, for example, the sound effect corresponding to the sound effect ID “011” is selected from the relationship shown in FIG. 5 based on the background video assignment information, and the sound effect ID based on the number of music selections of the target song from the relationship shown in FIG. When the sound effect corresponding to “A01” is selected, the sound effect and sound effect ID corresponding to the sound effect ID “011” are inserted between the target music pieces, that is, the music pieces to be output next, before the performance music piece is output. Control is performed to output a sound effect corresponding to “A01” superimposed.

  Further, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 is stored in the SNS database 86 regarding the user who is the singing subject of the performance music to be output next, and the user selects music in the past in the karaoke apparatus 16. The output mode such as the volume and arrangement of the sound effect related to the sound effect output control may be changed based on the number of times of selection of the performance music to be output next. For example, when the number of times of selection of the target song, that is, the performance song to be output next is “0 to 9”, the volume is not increased, and when the number of times of music selection is “10 to 49”, the volume is “+1” and the number of songs selected. When the number is “50 to 99”, the volume is “+2”, and when the number of music selections is “100 to”, the volume is “+4”. Controls the sound output mode. In addition, when the number of music selections of the target song is “0 to 49”, an arrangement in which the sound effects are output in analog is applied, and when the number of music selections is “50 to 99”, the sound effects are arranged in stereo. When the number of music selections is “100-”, the output mode of the sound effect may be controlled such that an arrangement in which the sound effect becomes a three-dimensional sound is applied. Furthermore, in addition to the above-described control for superimposing and outputting a plurality of sound effects, the above-described volume change control, arrangement change control, and the like may be applied to each other.

  Further, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 preferably outputs the sound effect based on the total number of music selections of the performance music to be output next by a plurality of users stored in the SNS database 86. Selection of sound effects related to control, change of output mode, and the like are performed. The cumulative number of music selections is, for example, the number of times that a target song, that is, the next performance song to be output next, is selected by an arbitrary user in each of the plurality of karaoke devices 16 connected to the server device 20 in the karaoke system 10. Preferably, the total number of music selections statistically performed by the server device 20 for each performance piece is stored in the SNS database 86. FIG. 7 shows the cumulative number of times of selection of the target music (the performance song to be output next) and the sound effect ID (additional sound effect identification information) used for the control of the sound effect by the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96. It is a figure which shows an example of a correspondence. As shown in FIG. 7, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 is preferably set to the total number of music selections of the performance music to be output next by a plurality of users stored in the SNS database 86. Based on this, an additional sound effect to be added to the sound effect output between the songs is selected. In addition, a specific mode of control for superimposing and outputting a plurality of sound effects, a volume change control, an arrangement change control, etc. are mutually applied as an alternative to or in addition to the control. What is good is the same as the control based on the number of times of music selection for each user who is the singing subject.

  In addition, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 is preferably stored in the SNS database 86 with respect to the user who is the singing subject of the performance music to be output next, and the user is the karaoke device 16. The selection of the sound effect related to the sound effect output control, the change of the output mode, and the like are performed based on the performance evaluation result of the performance music to be output in the past. That is, selection or output of the sound effect related to the sound effect output control based on the evaluation result of the performance music by the performance evaluation control means 94 corresponding to the user who is the singing subject of the performance music to be output next. Change the aspect. FIG. 8 shows a performance evaluation result and a sound effect ID (additional sound effect identification information) related to the target music (the performance music to be output next) used for controlling the sound effects by the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96. It is a figure which shows an example of the correspondence of these. As shown in FIG. 8, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 is preferably used in the SNS database 86 for the user who is the singing subject of the performance music to be output next. An additional sound effect to be added to the sound effect output between the music pieces is selected based on the performance evaluation result when the person has played the music piece to be output next in the past in the karaoke apparatus 16. The performance evaluation result serving as a reference for this selection may be the latest value or the highest evaluation value among the performance evaluation results for a plurality of performances relating to the performance music to be output next. May be an average value. In addition, a specific mode of control for superimposing and outputting a plurality of sound effects, a volume change control, an arrangement change control, etc. are mutually applied as an alternative to or in addition to the control. What is good is the same as the control based on the number of times of music selection for each user who is the singing subject.

  Further, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 is preferably the eighteenth music piece in the information stored in the SNS database 86 regarding the user who is the singing subject of the next musical piece to be outputted next. The sound effects are selected or the output mode is changed according to the sound effect output control. For example, when the performance music to be output next is registered as the eighteenth song of the user who is the singing subject, a predetermined sound effect is selected based on the background video allocation information. On the other hand, control is performed to superimpose and output additional sound effects corresponding to whistle and applause. On the other hand, if it is not registered as the eighteenth music, such additional sound effects are not output. Alternatively, when the performance song to be output next is registered as the eighteenth song of the user who is the singing subject, the volume of the sound effect selected based on the background video allocation information is set as the eighteenth song Control that makes it larger than the case where it is not registered may be performed, or control such as applying a predetermined arrangement to the sound effect may be performed.

  In addition, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 preferably selects a sound effect related to the sound effect output control or changes an output mode based on various information related to the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16. Do. For example, the number of users who have logged in to the karaoke apparatus 16 (authenticated by the login authentication control means 90), the actual age and song stored in the SNS database 86 in relation to each user Age, sex, location of the store 12 where the karaoke device 16 is installed (by prefecture), information on the location of the store 12 (day location / night location), time zone, brightness of lighting in the private room 14 The selection of the sound effect related to the sound effect output control or the change of the output mode may be performed based on the information related to the food and drink ordered by the electronic quick sample device 22 or the like.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a main part of the login / logout control by the CPU 50 of the karaoke apparatus 16 and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step (hereinafter, step is omitted) SA1, it is determined whether or not login information, that is, identification information and a login password are input via the electronic quick sample device 22 or the like. If the determination at SA1 is negative, the processing below SA7 is executed. If the determination at SA1 is affirmative, at SA2, the identification information and login password entered at SA1 are stored in the server. Transmitted to the device 20. Next, in SA3, it is determined whether or not a response indicating that the server apparatus 20 has successfully logged in is returned. If the determination in SA3 is affirmative, the login process is normally performed in SA4, and in SA5, information such as the user's name (nickname), eighteenth song, music selection history, and performance evaluation results are stored in the server. After being downloaded from the SNS database 86 of the device 20 via the communication line 18 and stored in the karaoke device 16 so that it can be displayed on the electronic sample device 22 or the like, the processing below SA7 is executed. If the answer is NO, in SA6, the fact that an error has occurred is displayed on the electronic sampler 22 or the like, and then in SA7 the predetermined user is logged out by the electronic sampler 22 or the like. It is determined whether or not there is an input. If the determination at SA7 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination at SA7 is affirmative, the routine is executed after logout processing of the target user is performed. Be terminated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the main part of the karaoke performance control (inter-sound effect output control) by the CPU 50 of the karaoke apparatus 16, and is repeatedly executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in S1, it is determined whether or not the karaoke performance of a predetermined performance song is started, based on the order of performance of the highest-order reserved song in the reserved song table 88 stored in the RAM 54 or the like. If the determination in S1 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination in S1 is affirmative, in S2, the musical composition data of the performance tune related to the output start is stored in the musical composition database 66. The karaoke performance of the performance music corresponding to the music data is started. Next, in S3, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined performance evaluation timing. If the determination in S3 is negative, the processing from S5 is executed, but if the determination in S3 is affirmative, in S4, the performance information on the performance song related to the karaoke performance and the microphone 40 are used. After the performance evaluation of the corresponding section of the performance music is performed based on the input audio information, in S5, the performance music related to the performance is played to the end or the performance end operation is performed by the electronic quick sample apparatus 22 or the like. For example, it is determined whether or not the karaoke performance of the musical composition is ended. If the determination in S5 is negative, the processes in and after S3 are executed again. If the determination in S5 is affirmative, in S6, based on the performance evaluation results for each section in S4. The evaluation result is calculated, and the karaoke performance is terminated. Next, in S7, it is determined whether or not a reserved song exists in the reserved song table 88 stored in the RAM 54 or the like. If the determination at S7 is negative, the routine is terminated accordingly. If the determination at S7 is affirmative, the highest rank in the reserved music table 88 stored in the RAM 54 or the like is determined at S8. Background video allocation information associated with the music data of the reserved music, the number of music selections of the performance music stored in the SNS database 86 regarding the user who is the singing subject of the performance music, performance evaluation results, and the performance music Sound effect output control for outputting any sound effect stored in the sound effect database 68 is performed based on the total number of music selections in the karaoke system 10 as a whole. Next, in S9, it is determined whether or not the karaoke performance of the highest reserved music in the reserved music table 88 is started. If the determination in S9 is negative, the determination is made to wait by repeating the determination in S9. However, if the determination in S9 is affirmative, the processing from S2 onward is executed again.

  In the control shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, SA1 to SA6 are the operations of the login authentication control means 90, S1, S2 and S5 are the operations of the performance control means 92, and S4 is the performance evaluation control means 94. S8 corresponds to the operation of the inter-sound effect output control means 96, respectively.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, each user of the karaoke device 16 is connected to the SNS database 86 that stores information related to the karaoke performance by the karaoke device 16, and the karaoke device 16 outputs the performance tune. Based on the information stored in the SNS database 86 regarding the user who is the singing subject of the performance song to be output next from a plurality of predetermined sound effects, Sound effect output control is performed, so that sound effects such as so-called deko (admission song) can be output between songs corresponding to the singer of the next performance song to be output, While keeping the atmosphere of the place uninterrupted, you can excite the feelings of the singer of the next performance. That is, it is possible to provide the karaoke apparatus 16 that excites the atmosphere of the place between the songs for which performance music is not output.

  Further, the sound effect output control is performed based on the information relating to the performance song to be output next stored in the SNS database 86 regarding the user who is the singing subject of the performance song to be output next. Therefore, the singer of the performance music to be output next outputs the sound effect determined based on the information related to the performance music performed by the karaoke device 16 in the past, thereby making the atmosphere of the place Furthermore, it can swell suitably.

  In addition, the user who is the singing subject of the performance music to be output next is stored in the SNS database 86, and the music selection of the performance music to be output next is selected by the user in the karaoke apparatus 16 in the past. Since the sound effect output control is performed based on the number of times, for example, a plurality of sound effects are selectively output between songs based on the number of times of selection of the performance song to be output next, so that the atmosphere of the place Can be raised more suitably.

  Further, since the sound effect output control is performed based on the total number of music selections of the performance music to be output next by a plurality of users in the entire karaoke system 10 stored in the SNS database 86, for example, By selectively outputting a plurality of sound effects between songs based on the cumulative number of music selections of the performance music to be output next, the atmosphere of the place can be further enhanced.

  The karaoke device 16 evaluates the performance of the performance music based on the audio information input from the microphone 40 which is an audio input device in parallel with the output of the performance music, and is output next time. The effect is based on the performance evaluation result of the next performance music that the user has played in the past in the karaoke apparatus 16 and stored in the SNS database 86 regarding the user who is the singing subject of the performance music. Since sound output control is performed, for example, a plurality of sound effects are selectively output between songs based on the performance evaluation result of the next performance song to be output, thereby further enhancing the atmosphere of the place. be able to.

  The sound effect output is based on the background video assignment information that defines the background video displayed on the video display device 30 when the karaoke device 16 outputs the performance tune associated with the next performance tune to be output. Because it controls, the sound effect that is output between songs is determined based on the background video assignment information that well reflects the impression of the performance song, so that the atmosphere of the place can be raised in a suitable and practical manner Can do.

  The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and may be implemented in other modes.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, the login authentication control means 90, the performance control means 92, the performance evaluation control means 94, and the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96 are all functionally provided in the CPU 50 of the karaoke apparatus 16. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the configuration in which the control related to the login authentication control unit 90 is substantially executed on the server device 20 side, the login authentication is performed. As the control means 90 may be provided in the CPU 70 of the server device 20, the device provided with each control function shown in FIG. 4 can be appropriately changed according to the system configuration. Further, the login authentication control means 90, the performance evaluation control means 94, the inter-sound effect sound output control means 96, etc. are provided in the CPU of the electronic quick sample apparatus 22 or the like which is an input device of the karaoke apparatus 16. There may be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the control to output the sound effect selected based on the information on the performance music to be output next and the user who is the singing subject between the music. The sound effect output control means 96 outputs, for example, a sound effect selected on the basis of information related to the user who is the singing subject of the performance music (the performance music previously output) related to the end of the performance, and then continues. In addition, sound effect output control may be performed to output a sound effect selected based on information about a performance music to be output next and a user who is the singing subject between the same music pieces.

  In addition, although not particularly mentioned in the above-described embodiments, the sound effect selected next based on the information on the performance song to be output next and the user who is the singing subject is output between the songs, and An effect video selected on the basis of information related to the performance song and the user who is the singing subject is displayed on the video display device 30, or an avatar (each usage is stored in the SNS database 86 corresponding to the user). It is also possible to perform additional control such as causing the video display device 30 to display a human-type video symbolizing a person).

  In addition, although not illustrated one by one, the present invention is implemented with various modifications within a range not departing from the gist thereof.

  16: Karaoke device, 30: Video display device, 40: Microphone (voice input device), 86: SNS database

Claims (6)

A karaoke device that outputs a performance song selected from a large number of performance songs and displays a lyric text image of the performance song on a video display device,
Connected to a database for storing information on karaoke performance by the karaoke device for each user of the karaoke device,
The background video allocation information that defines the background video displayed on the video display device when the performance song is output by the karaoke device is predetermined based on the genre to which each performance song belongs,
Between music output music piece is not performed by the karaoke apparatus, a plurality of sound effects a predetermined next on the basis of the background image allocation information associated with a musical performance to be outputted, either A karaoke apparatus characterized by performing sound effect output control for outputting sound effects.   The karaoke apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the sound effect output control is performed based on information stored in the database regarding a user who is a singing subject of the performance music to be output next.   Based on the number of music selections of the next performance music that the user has selected in the past in the karaoke apparatus stored in the database regarding the user who is the singing subject of the performance music to be output next. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 2, which performs sound effect output control.   The karaoke apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the sound effect output control is performed based on a total number of music selections of the performance music to be output next by a plurality of users stored in the database. The karaoke device performs performance evaluation of the performance song based on voice information input from a voice input device in parallel with the output of the performance song,
Based on the performance evaluation result of the next performance song that the user has played in the past in the karaoke apparatus, stored in the database with respect to the user who is the singing subject of the performance song to be output next. The karaoke apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the sound effect output control is performed. Based on the information about the user who is the subject of the performance song, the first effect sound is output between the performance song and the next output performance song, and the next output performance song The karaoke apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a second sound effect is output based on information relating to a user who is a singing subject.

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